Unruly hair anyone?

xenia2708 · October 2010

I'm of African decent and my hair is so unruly these days that its a struggle to make it look tame every morning to go to work. At the moment, it so doesn't take relaxer and it is super thick, dry and fragile at the same time. Any recommendations?

carissa_danielle · October 2010

As you can tell from my pic, I don't have the same hair type as you, but.. I have the same type of problem.. With my first pregnancy, it was awesome.. Nice and shiny and smooth. Now, it's like a rat's nest. I think it's the horomones.... I'm sorry I'm of no help in the what-to-do department. Trust me, you wouldn't want hair advice from me!! lol

pandi02a · October 2010

Can you set it, or have it set every couple of days/week. I know it can get expensive but if it's just a temporary thing maybe you can justify it.

mrs pH · October 2010

I'm from the Dominican Republic and though my hair is unruly curls, it's not thick. It's actually very fine but it still is very frizzy.

But it has been pretty dry lately. I had been getting keratin treatments to help with the frizz but when I colored my hair a few weeks ago... The color didn't take the same so I'm cautious to do another keratin treatment.

So since being pregnant, I have been researching and trying a bunch of different products. Some of my favorites so far have been Moroccan Oil, Living Proof Frizz Free and Pureology's Smoothing Serum. These products are a little pricey but a little goes a long way so it'll last you awhile. Also depending on how much control you want, each product is a little different. Moroccan Oil is heavier than Living Proof and Pureology. And the key to keeping your hair feel softer is using products that have a high protein content. So using protein rich shampoos and conditions will also help a lot.

Good luck!

ncben · October 2010

Yes, yes, and yes....doesn't matter if I wash it, don't wash it, straighten it, with gel or without it....it's gonna do what it wants to do! This is my third pregnancy and I didn't have this problem with the first two.

ccurti7 · October 2010

I would say conditioner and more conditioner. I haven't had a relaxer in 4 months trying to hold out as long as I can. But I shampoo and condition at least once a week and I sometimes only condition every 3-4 days. I detangle in the shower with the conditioner still in my hair. I put a creamy leave in conditioner by Garnier Frutis, pull hair back in a bun, and tie down with a scarf. The next morning I take off the scarf, brush the sides and I'm go to go. HTH

xenia2708 · October 2010

Thank you guys so much.....i would try your recommendations....In my country we don't have the wide range of hair care products like you'll but i'll certainly try to get a high protein conditioner. I know for a fact that we have Garnier Frutis, so I guest i'll have to make some changes in that department.

pandi02a · October 2010

Sorry, I don't mean to contradict someone else's suggestion, but you only need high protein if you hair is weak and brittle. Otherwise you need straight moisture. Ethnic hair is much more dry naturally than European type hair. Using protein when you don't need protein can actually pack your hair too full of protein and cause it to feel stiff and even more dry. This actually can cause it to be brittle.

I hope that helps you to decide whether you need the protein or not.

I guess I have to qualify this statement by saying that I am a hairstylist.

xenia2708 · October 2010

pandi02a:

Sorry, I don't mean to contradict someone else's suggestion, but you only need high protein if you hair is weak and brittle. Otherwise you need straight moisture. Ethnic hair is much more dry naturally than European type hair. Using protein when you don't need protein can actually pack your hair too full of protein and cause it to feel stiff and even more dry. This actually can cause it to be brittle.

I hope that helps you to decide whether you need the protein or not.

I guess I have to qualify this statement by saying that I am a hairstylist.

Okay.....i see..thanks for your advise

mrs pH · October 2010

pandi02a:
Sorry, I don't mean to contradict someone else's suggestion, but you only need high protein if you hair is weak and brittle. Otherwise you need straight moisture. Ethnic hair is much more dry naturally than European type hair. Using protein when you don't need protein can actually pack your hair too full of protein and cause it to feel stiff and even more dry. This actually can cause it to be brittle.
I hope that helps you to decide whether you need the protein or not.

I guess I have to qualify this statement by saying that I am a hairstylist.

Yes, that is true... And I forgot to say that! Tongue Tied But the products I listed are more for moisture and taming frizz and are good for every day use. If the products she's using have lots of protein in them, I agree with you, she should cut back and see if that helps.

And my experience is just that I work in a hair salon, but I'm regularly educated about the products we use in our salon... I have frizzy curly hair so I can't even tell you how many products and treatments I have tried. But! definitely not the same as a hair stylist. Smile

pandi02a · October 2010

mrs pH:
pandi02a:
Sorry, I don't mean to contradict someone else's suggestion, but you only need high protein if you hair is weak and brittle. Otherwise you need straight moisture. Ethnic hair is much more dry naturally than European type hair. Using protein when you don't need protein can actually pack your hair too full of protein and cause it to feel stiff and even more dry. This actually can cause it to be brittle.
I hope that helps you to decide whether you need the protein or not.

I guess I have to qualify this statement by saying that I am a hairstylist.
Yes, that is true... And I forgot to say that! But the products I listed are more for moisture and taming frizz and are good for every day use. If the products she's using have lots of protein in them, I agree with you, she should cut back and see if that helps.
And my experience is just that I work in a hair salon, but I'm regularly educated about the products we use in our salon... I have frizzy curly hair so I can't even tell you how many products and treatments I have tried. But! definitely not the same as a hair stylist.

Like I said, I wasn't trying to discredit your advice, because you had some really good suggestions. My experience with ethnic hair is that it is more often dry than damaged. I just wanted her to make sure it was right for her. Big Smile

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